Harlene was born in Okeene, Oklahoma, October 31, 1919. In 1938, she moved to Riverside where she met Murle, her beloved husband of 52 years. In 1950 they moved to Lytle Creek in the San Gabriel Mountains where they raised their family and were very active in the community. She also enjoyed family boating trips to the Salton Sea and Colorado River and beach trips to Oceanside. Along with being a devoted mother and housewife she owned and operated her own hair styling business.

In later years, she and Murle traveled extensively in their motor home and relocated to Ridgecrest in 1989, to be near their family. Throughout her life she actively explored creative crafts including quilting and knitting. She was a proficient card player and gamer.

Harlene is survived by three sons: Jerry 72 and Daryl 64 of Ridgecrest and Vince 68 of Sarasota, Fla., and their respective families.

An informal memorial service will be held Friday, August 10, at Olivewood Memorial Park (Olivewood Cemetery) in Riverside. Visitation at Holland and Lyons Mortuary will be Thursday August 9, from 5 to 7 p.m.